J.P. Lewis

J.P. Lewis
Born	Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater	University of Waterloo (B.A., 2002) University of Guelph (M.A. in political science, 2003) University of Guelph (M.A. in history, 2004) Carleton University (PhD, 2011)
Occupation(s)	Political scientist, professor

J.P. Lewis is a Canadian political scientist and professor. He is an associate professor of political science at the University of New Brunswick's Saint John campus (UNBSJ) and serves as the chair of the Department of History and Politics. His research focuses on cabinet government in Canada at both provincial and federal levels, as well as citizenship education. Lewis is a frequent media commentator on Canadian and New Brunswick politics. ^{[1] [2]}

Education and career

Lewis was born in Kitchener, Ontario, as an only child. ^[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Waterloo in 2002. He then completed two Master of Arts degrees at the University of Guelph: one in political science in 2003 and another in history in 2004. In 2011, he received his PhD in political science from Carleton University. ^[1]

Lewis is a regular commentator on Canadian politics, particularly issues related to New Brunswick elections, government, and policy. He discusses topics including elections, ^{[4] [5] [6]} cabinet shuffles, ^[7] and voter turnout. ^[8] He has also commented on federal politics, such as conservative party strategies. ^[9]

Selected publications

• Lewis, J. P. (2017). Lewis, J. P.; Everitt, Joanna (eds.). The Blueprint: Conservative Parties and their Impact on Canadian Politics. University of Toronto Press. ISBN   978-1-4875-1402-0.
• Wesley, Jared J.; Lewis, J. P. (2026). Big Worlds: Politics and Elections in the Canadian Provinces and Territories (Second ed.). University of Toronto Press. ISBN   9781487566791.

References

1. "Profile page for: J.P. Lewis". www.unb.ca. University of New Brunswick . Retrieved 3 December 2023.
2. "J.P. Lewis". The Conversation . 21 November 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
3. "Professor Spotlight: Dr. J.P. Lewis". The Baron. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
4. Letson, Cherise (October 6, 2015). "Huddle Talks Election With Dr. J.P. Lewis". Huddle . Retrieved November 22, 2025.
5. "J.P. Lewis says New Brunswick voters seduced with 'tasty tidbits'". CBC News . August 25, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
6. Alam, Hina (September 27, 2023). "Election speculation in New Brunswick grows louder as Higgs muses about snap vote". The Globe and Mail . The Canadian Press . Retrieved November 22, 2025.
7. Alam, Hina (July 19, 2023). "New Brunswick premier set to shuffle cabinet after two ministers resigned this month". Toronto Star . The Canadian Press . Retrieved November 22, 2025.
8. Pruss, Viola (March 21, 2017). "Province wants mandatory civics courses to increase young voter turnout". CBC News . Retrieved November 22, 2025.
9. Urquhart, Mia (June 27, 2023). "Pierre Poilievre slams federal carbon regulations coming into effect July 1". CBC News . Retrieved November 22, 2025.